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Houston Construction Labor Injury Lawyer

A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that there were nearly 825,000 general construction workers in 2013. These workers handle tasks on structures ranging from single-family homes to multi-story office buildings. Jobs in the construction injury run the spectrum from unskilled labor to skilled tradesmen to project managers. With so much activity on a job site, workers take the risk of suffering a construction site injury nearly every day. If you have experienced a construction labor injury, the attorneys at the Amaro Law Firm can help.

Unsafe practices and premises can cause construction injuries. If you’ve been hurt while working at a construction site, the Amaro Law Firm can help you recover.

The sources of construction labor injury are both numerous and ever-present. Many construction labor injury cases stem from supervisors who fail to follow basic safety rules, including federal and state workers safety regulations. One of the leading sources of injury on a construction site is injuries from falls, such as falls from:

Ladders

Scaffolds

Roofs

Elevators

Hoists

Heavy equipment

Vehicles

… and many more

Other sources of injuries can include:

Slippery floors

Power tools

Falling objects

Fires

Structural collapses

Welding accidents

… and many more

Types of Construction Labor Injury

Workers can suffer from all types of construction labor injury incidents. These injuries can range from mild to serious to life-threatening. Some types of construction labor injury cases include:

Head injury

Spinal damage

Broken bones

Dismemberment

Burns

Electrocution

Lacerations

Neck injury

Muscle, tendon or ligament damage

Crush injury

… and many more

Questions in Construction Labor Injury Cases

The attorneys for the construction site will attempt to refute the injured worker’s construction labor injury claim. The lawyers at the Amaro Law Firm will help our clients fight for fair treatment. We can prepare our clients for the intricacies of the legal process by helping them answer specific questions about their construction labor injury. Some of the questions an injured worker may be asked could include:

When and where did the injury take place?

Did the worker receive adequate safety training for the job task?

Did the supervisor provide adequate safety equipment to protect the worker from injury?

When and where did the workers receive treatment for the injury?

What were the doctor’s diagnosis and recommendations for treatment?

Was the injury so serious that it would limit the worker’s ability to perform the job tasks?

Awards from Construction Labor Injury Lawsuits

Workers can seek compensation for their injuries by filing a construction labor injury lawsuit. Awards for a construction labor injury lawsuit can include:

Surgical expenses

Hospital stays

Pre-operative tests

Post-operative care

Physician visits

Prescription medications

Physical rehabilitation

Mental health care

Lost wages

Lost future income

Future medical expenses

Pain and suffering

Punitive damages

… and much more

Know Your Rights in an Construction Labor Injury Lawsuit

To find out how we can help you with a construction labor injury lawsuit, contact us today at 877-892-2797. Our friendly staff will ask a few questions about your case and connect you to a construction labor injury lawsuit attorney. You can also fill out the “Free Case Evaluation” form at the top of this page.

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*R. James Amaro:

Super Lawyer – Awarded by Thomson Reuters 2016-2020

Rising Star – Awarded by Thomson Reuters 2015-2015

National Trial Lawyer Top 100 – Awarded by National Trial Lawyer 2011-present